Usa
-
US-backed Syrian fighters advancing toward Raqqa, de-facto capital of ‘ISIS caliphate’
World | Jun 03, 2017, 08:44 PM ISTThe Kurdish-led Syrian democratic Forces said they were in control of 90 percent of the town of Mansoura, approximately 26 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of Raqqa.
-
US praises PM Modi’s call for freedom of navigation for peace amid Beijing’s muscle flexing in South China Sea
World | Jun 03, 2017, 03:03 PM ISTPM Modi had said that India supports freedom of navigation and seeks “utmost respect” for international law, amid China’s muscle flexing in the region.
-
US trade deficit rises to highest level since January, sharp increase in trade gap with China
Jun 02, 2017, 09:20 PM ISTThe Commerce Department today said that the U.S. trade gap in goods and services climbed 5.2 percent to $47.6 billion in April from March.
-
Putin ridicules US focus on Russian ambassador’s contacts with Trump’s team
World | Jun 02, 2017, 09:09 PM ISTPutin insisted that it is Ambassador Sergei Kislyak’s duty to maintain contacts with various people in Washington.
-
US Defence Secretary Mattis in favour of continuity in policy toward Asia
World | Jun 02, 2017, 09:06 PM ISTTrump administration is in favour of continuing the Asia policy of previous governments which depended on emphasising diplomacy and cooperation with allies.
-
60 US Mayors pledge support to Paris Agreement goals
World | Jun 02, 2017, 08:58 AM IST60 US Mayors reiterated their commitment to the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda (MNCAA) that calls for adopting goals of the Paris Agreement.
-
Japan launches its own GPS satellite to enhance navigation precision
World | Jun 01, 2017, 03:42 PM ISTThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries today launched the latest version of the H-IIA rocket from the Tanegashim Island Space centre in Kagoshima
-
No laptop ban on US flights coming from Europe for now
World | May 31, 2017, 09:31 AM IST"No laptop ban on US flights from Europe for now but the option is still on the table," Homeland Security Secretary Dave Lapan announced.
-
PM Modi backs Merkel’s leadership as Trump criticises Germany
World | May 30, 2017, 10:09 PM ISTModi's visit to Germany comes less than a week after Merkel provided the strongest indication yet that the EU and the US under President Trump were drifting apart
-
China behaving like a 'bully' in South China Sea, says US senator John McCain
World | May 30, 2017, 09:35 PM ISTMcCain further said that the United States along with its allies must confront Chinese activities to find a peaceful solution to the South China Sea dispute.
-
North Korea fires yet another ballistic missile, say US and South Korea
World | May 29, 2017, 07:05 AM ISTNorth Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile on Monday morning that landed in the ocean, the US military said
-
Bill seeking H-1B limits exemption for foreigners with US PhD introduced in US Congress
World | May 27, 2017, 11:22 AM ISTIf passed, the STAPLE Act is likely to benefit Indians given that they constitute the largest number of students doing PhD in the US.
-
US considering move to expand electronics ban on flights departing the country
World | May 27, 2017, 10:46 AM ISTThe United States is reportedly considering the move to expand the ban on large electronics in airplane cabins to include flights departing from the US to overseas.
-
Donald Trump's son-in-law sought secret communication line with Moscow: Report
World | May 27, 2017, 08:31 AM ISTJared Kushner went to the extent of suggesting use of Russian diplomatic facilities in the United States to protect such a channel from being monitored.
-
'Bloodletting of Christians must end': Donald Trump on Egypt attack
World | May 27, 2017, 06:55 AM IST"The bloodletting of Christians must end, and all who aid their killers must be punished," Trump said in a statement
-
Against China’s OBOR, India to be key player in two US infra projects in Asia
World | May 24, 2017, 03:32 PM ISTIn a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative, India is going to be a vital player in two major infrastructure projects the US has revived in South and Southeast Asia
-
India considering punitive actions against Pakistan, says top US official
World | May 24, 2017, 09:19 AM ISTA top official of American defence intelligence has told US lawmakers that India is moving towards isolating Pakistan diplomatically and is considering punitive actions against Islamabad for its alleged support to cross border terrorism.
-
Russia ‘brazenly interfered’ in 2016 US elections, says former CIA director John Brennan
World | May 24, 2017, 07:09 AM ISTFormer CIA director John Brennan on Tuesday told US Congress that Russia “brazenly interfered” in the 2016 presidential election won by Republican Donald Trump.
-
US asks citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to Pakistan
World | May 23, 2017, 02:44 PM ISTThe United States has asked its citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to Pakistan due to increased “terrorist violence” in the country.
-
Trump’s budget proposes to convert US’ grant to Pakistan into loan: White House
World | May 23, 2017, 12:34 PM ISTThe White House has said that President Doald Trump proposes to convert US grant to Pakistan for purchase of military hardware into a loan.